Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
resinosus
ID:
235387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Sp. Blancoan. : 222 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234718



Common Names

  • Mallotus resinosus
  • Ricinus resinosus
  • Ricinus resinosus var. resinosus


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Synonyms

  • Mallotus andamanicus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Mallotus dispar psiloneurus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mallotus intermedius (Baill.) N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Mallotus muricatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mallotus muricatus walkerae (Hook.f.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Mallotus resinosus muricatus (Wight) N.P.Balakr. & Chakrab. [unknown]
  • Mallotus resinosus subramanyamii (J.L.Ellis) Chakrab. [unknown]
  • Mallotus sanguirensis Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Mallotus stenanthus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mallotus subramanyamii J.L.Ellis [unknown]
  • Mallotus viridis Welzen & Chayam. [unknown]
  • Mallotus walkerae Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Axenfeldia intermedia Baill. [unknown]
  • Adelia resinosa Blanco [unknown]
  • Coelodiscus muricatus Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Rottlera muricata Thwaites [unknown]
  • Mallotus resinosus stenanthus (Müll.Arg.) Susila & N.P.Balakr. [unknown]
  • Mallotus walkerae laxiflorus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Claoxylon muricatum Wight [unknown]

Description

Mallotus resinosus (also called Chinese Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellowish-green flowers and yellowish-green fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mallotus resinosus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mallotus resinosus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mallotus resinosus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Mallotus resinosus

Mallotus resinosus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Mallotus resinosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mallotus resinosus?

Mallotus resinosus

What is the common name of Mallotus resinosus?

Resinosus mallotus

What type of plant is Mallotus resinosus?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Mallotus genus

Mallotus actinoneurus, Mallotus anomalus, Mallotus apelta, Mallotus atrovirens, Mallotus attenuatus, Mallotus aureopunctatus, Mallotus barbatus, Mallotus beddomei, Mallotus blumeanus, Mallotus brachythyrsus, Mallotus brevipetiolatus, Mallotus calocarpus, Mallotus cambodianus, Mallotus canii, Mallotus caudatus, Mallotus cauliflorus, Mallotus chromocarpus, Mallotus chuyenii, Mallotus claoxyloides, Mallotus concinnus, Mallotus confusus, Mallotus coudercii, Mallotus cumingii, Mallotus darbyshirei, Mallotus decipiens, Mallotus didymochryseus, Mallotus discolor, Mallotus dispar, Mallotus dispersus, Mallotus distans, Mallotus dunnii, Mallotus eberhardtii, Mallotus eriocarpus, Mallotus eximius, Mallotus ficifolius, Mallotus floribundus, Mallotus fuscescens, Mallotus garrettii, Mallotus glabriusculus, Mallotus grossedentatus, Mallotus hanheoensis, Mallotus havilandii, Mallotus hispidospinosus, Mallotus hymenophyllus, Mallotus illudens, Mallotus insularum, Mallotus intercedens, Mallotus japonicus, Mallotus khasianus, Mallotus kongkandae,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References